It's likely to make people walking down the sidewalk stop and do a double-take, but the beach scene in the storefront window — complete with sand and a palm tree — is part of Karen Adams' efforts to bring a taste of the Caribbean to Newton.

Adams recently opened a restaurant called "Island Blue" at 513 N. Main St. in Newton. The Newton Chamber celebrated the new restaurant with a ribbon cutting Thursday.

Adams said opening the restaurant was a dream of hers, and she hopes people in the community will give it a try.